Danny Carr, 67, identified as victim of fatal Albion unit fire, Jasmin Boyd in critical but stable condition

The man who died in a horror unit fire at Albion has been identified while the woman who survived the inferno is fighting for life in hospital. WARNING: GRAPHIC

Fatal fire at Albion unit complex

The man who died in a horrific house fire at Albion has been identified as Danny Carr, 67 while the woman who escaped the blaze remains in a critical condition.

Emergency services rushed to Amelia Street in Albion about 4pm Thursday after a fire broke out in a unit at the rear of a small apartment complex.

Mr Carr was found dead in the living room while Jasmin Boyd, 33, escaped the blaze and collapsed on the street.

Ms Boyd was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital burns unit with significant burns to her face, hands and feet.

The man who died in a horrific house fire at Albion has been identified as Danny Carr, 67.

She remained in a critical but stable condition in hospital on Friday afternoon.

Friends and family expressed their sadness to social media, including Mr Carr’s grandson who called him a hero.

“Gonna (sic) miss you poppy, I love you more than words can describe mate. You’re and always will be my childhood hero,” Thor Matich said.

“Rest well mate I will look after your daughter and your grandchildren,” friend Robert Robinson said.

“Such a heartbreaking loss for the family,” relative Jorja Swain said.

Loved ones who set up a GoFundMe said Mr Carr would be dearly missed.

“In the wake of this heartbreaking and unexpected loss, we are uniting to honour his memory and uphold the wishes he shared for his final arrangements,” the campaign read.

“Your generous contributions will help ease the financial burden of Danny’s funeral expenses and support his family during this challenging time.

“The details of the funeral will be confirmed and shared in the coming weeks for those who will be attending.

“Every donation, regardless of size, will help to honour his legacy. Thank you for your kindness, compassion, and support.”

Police have confirmed they are treating the blaze as suspicious but are working to determine a number of factors, including the source and origin of the fire and whether the occupants of the unit were in a romantic relationship.

It comes after harrowing witness accounts described the unfolding horror on the street.

A neighbour said he was on the back deck with his infant daughter went he started to hear “popping” and noticed smoke “billowing” from the nearby complex.

“I came running out the front with my daughter … the lady came running out, burnt to a crisp,” he said.

He said the entire street rushed to the aid of the woman who had fallen onto the road.

“Her face was blackened,” he said.

Queensland Police Service confirmed the man, aged in his 60s, had died, saying an autopsy will be conducted to confirm his identity.

Inspector Steve Crabbe said the man was found dead in the living area of the property.

A man in his 60s died at the scene of the fire.

“Tragically a man’s body has been located within the actual unit, crime scene has been declared and investigation are ongoing,” Insp Crabbe said.

QFES fire investigator Daniel Rasmussen described the scene as “traumatic” with “multiple” calls for service.

“When crews got here there was a very intense fire in the back unit,” he said.

“Flames were coming out of every window and door so an aggressive attack had to be made with hose lines and breathing apparatus to make entry to the house.”

A person has died after a horrific house fire at Albion. Picture: David Clark

Amelia street, Albion has been closed after the blaze. Picture, John Gass

Ms Boyd was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital burns unit with significant burns to her face, hands and feet.

“She was treated at the scene by advanced care paramedics,” Queensland Ambulance Service supervisor Doug Buchanan said.

The Courier-Mail understands an off-duty nurse was among those who rushed to assist, pouring water over her.

The scene of the fatal unit fire on Friday morning. Photo Steve Pohlner

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Superintendent Graeme Hall said crews battled the blaze for about 30 minutes before having it under control by 4.58pm.

“It was a very intense fire and destroyed the living areas,” Supt Hall said.

“On arrival there was a person sitting on the footpath that was attended to with burns. They attacked the fire and was out at 4.58pm.”

Emergency services treating a person after at a house fire in Amelia Street, Albion. Picture: John Gass

Next-door neighbour Lelia Donato rushed outside where she saw flames billowing from the back of the complex. Picture: David Clark

A person has died after a horrific house fire at Albion. Picture: David Clark

Firefighters at a house fire in Amelia street. Picture, John Gass

The smell of smoke lingered on Thursday evening, with emergency crews lighting up the street, with a crime scene established by police.

The property has since been cornered off by police tape, as investigations continue.

Firefighters at a house fire in Amelia street, Albion. Picture, John Gass

A woman could be heard screaming as she was being loaded into an ambulance.

Neighbours Luke and Amy Simpson were the first on scene and saw the entire roof of the property on fire with smoke billowing from the unit complex.

Firefighters at a house fire in Amelia street, Albion. Picture: John Gass

“There were flames coming out of the door, I ran to the front of the door at the bottom of the stairs,” Mr Simpson.

“The occupant of the house the woman ran out on the road, fell at the end of the driveway, with another woman looking after her, men running around trying to find hoses.”

Ms Simpson said she could hear the women screaming “there is someone left in the house”.

Next-door neighbour Lelia Donato said she heard a noise and woman and a man yelling just after 4pm and was in the shower.

Ms Danato rushed outside where she saw flames billowing from the back of the complex.

“It sounded like they were throwing things in the back of a ute, metal, the woman kept on screaming,” she said.

“When I came out I saw the flames at the back of the place and I thought my house was going to catch fire.”

Firefighters at a house fire in Amelia street, Albion which burst into flames on Thursday afternoon. Picture: John Gass

Mr Rasmussen said the fire investigation unit would work with police to determine the cause and origin of the fire.

“Luckily in this case the structure was a stand-alone building … this was a concrete building, relatively easy to contain,” he said

“Most fires are treated [as] suspicious until we can determine a cause.”

Asked whether there was an early indication of the fire’s origin, Mr Rasmussen said: “It is a very small unit but no, we will do a thorough investigation to determine that”.

Police at the scene on Friday. Photo Steve Pohlner

“That’s the problem with modern furnishings and modern houses, there a very high fuel load and very flammable … 50 years ago you had 17 minutes to get out of a house, now you have two to three minutes.

“Everything just burns hotter and faster … it is always a tragedy when we investigate a fatal house fire.”

Mr Rasmussen said the fire investigation unit hoped to bring “closure” for the family of the deceased.